Monika

Girl name

Monika has been given to 9,810 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It peaked in 1990.

Meaning & origin /ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/

A less common spelling of Monica, used since the twentieth century.

Origin: Latin

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

9,810

Peak year

1990 (257 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1942

10-year trend

▼ -62%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Monika — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Monicagirl

252,257 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Monika?

Monika has been given to 9,810 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Monika peak?

Monika peaked in 1990, when 257 babies were given the name.

Is Monika a girl or boy name?

Monika is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Monika are girls).

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